Lindsay Sobel is a highly accomplished education and human resources professional. She studied political science at the University of Michigan before honing her expertise in education policy and external affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School. Sobel currently serves as the Vice President of Policy and External Affairs at Teach Plus, a non-profit organization that strives to empower teachers to become agents of change in their communities. Prior to her current role, Sobel held various positions at Teach Plus, including Senior Executive Director for Strategic Partnerships and Director of the Teach Plus Network. She was also the Massachusetts Director of Development at Citizen Schools, where she worked to improve education in low-income communities. In addition to her extensive experience in the education sector, Sobel has also worked as a staff writer for The Hill and an editorial assistant for Slatecustom.